My fiance and I are doing our own vows. I like what I wrote but I feel like it's too short. At the same time, I don't want to write a book. Here's what I've got. Anyone have suggestions? Feedback?

I can still see you so clearly in my mind walking towards me at the start of our first date. I remember thinking ‘wow,’ he’s so cute! Then one week later you started talking about marrying me, and ‘wow’ went to ‘whoa!’ I don’t know why I didn’t run at that point. Most people probably would have. But not running was the greatest decision I ever made because if I had, I would’ve missed out on finding my best friend. I would’ve missed out on spending my life with the guy I get a little sad about leaving every morning, and excited to see when I come home. And I’d never have the privilege of becoming your wife today.

So now I promise you this. I promise to always make us my priority. I promise to always be your cheerleader and stand behind you. I promise to throw out your socks when they have holes in them without telling you, but also to continue confiding in you about everything else. I will always believe in you, be there for you and cherish every moment we have together. But most importantly, I promise to love you forever.

@jeffandrobyn I think they are great length. Time them out. I think about a minute is what was recommended when I looked up writing mine. ours were just under a minute each. Good luck! Vows can be tough Here was the ones I wrote for him. We just got married at the Riu on the 9th! Hope it can help. I googled how to write vows and you can find great tips and a format to follow. We both followed the same format so the vows would flow for both.

Jay, ten years ago I walked into the Hollywood Bistro. What I expected was to have a few drinks with friends but what happened was so much more. I met a man who respected me. I met a man with goals and dreams that matched mine. I met a man who loved cats, a man who gives so much more than he receives. A man who tucks me in at at night and kisses my head before he leaves for work in the morning. A man who makes me laugh harder than anyone else.

I met a man who always says thank you. And that man is you. So today I want to thank you. Thank you for being my partner, my inspiration and my heart. For always lifting me up when I feel down. For taking the time to ask me how I am and listening to the answer. For making me want to be better.

I promise to never take you for granted. Every day with you is a gift that I look forward to opening. I promise to be honest with you as I always have. I promise to be your biggest fan. I promise to make you proud that I am your wife. And most importantly I promise never to let myself go.

I look forward to growing old with you. To reaching every goal we set together. From running our first marathon to retiring in Florida.

What you wrote is beautiful. I wouldn't worry so much about the format or length as long as you say what's on your heart. I wouldn't go on for too long since people will be sitting in the beautiful sun! Mine were a bit longer (probably a little over 2 minutes) and his were really short (less than a minute), but I said everything I wanted and didn't walk away feeling "I should have said..."

I actually wrote mine the day before by the pool! haha Obviously, it's something I had been thinking about for a very long time so I had ideas of what I wanted to say, but just needed to put it on paper. I didn't do any research ahead of time about how to write them, for me it would have confused me and made me think about it in a more calculated way....but that's just me! Plus, I've been to a few weddings and have watched a million tv/movie weddings so maybe that was my research.